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Weather · December
Newark weather in December
Average highs of 45°F, lows of 31°F and 4.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Newark’s 10th warmest month, with average highs of 45°F and lows of 31°F. That is 10° cooler than November, and 19° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 45°F
- Average low
- 31°F
- Precipitation
- 4.1 in
- Wet days
- 11
- Snow
- 5.4 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:13 AM · 4:30 PM
December across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in December
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 5 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
December is good for
What’s on in Newark in December
- NJPAC Holiday MarketDecember 10 – December 20 · Thu-Sat noon-8 p.m.; Sun noon-6 p.m. · NJPAC, downtown Newark
- Christmas with Canadian BrassSaturday, December 12 · 3:00 p.m. · Victoria Theater, NJPAC
- Community Day: Winter WonderlandSaturday, December 12 · Noon-5:00 p.m. · The Newark Museum of Art, University Heights
- The Nutcracker (State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine)Sunday, December 13 · 3:00 p.m. · Prudential Hall, NJPAC
- NJPAC Kwanzaa Family Festival & MarketplaceSaturday, December 19 · 1:00-6:00 p.m. · NJPAC, downtown Newark
- Cirque Dreams HolidazeSaturday, December 26 · 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. · Prudential Hall, NJPAC
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas EveSaturday, December 26 · 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. · Prudential Center, downtown Newark
- Disney On Ice presents Magic in the StarsDecember 31 – January 3 · Dec. 31 1 p.m.; Jan. 1 noon and 4 p.m.; Jan. 2 10:30 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 3 noon and 4 p.m. · Prudential Center, downtown Newark
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Questions
How hot does it get in Newark in December?
Average highs are 45°F and average lows 31°F, for a daily mean of 38°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Newark in December?
December averages 4.1 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Newark in December?
Yes, about 5.4 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Newark in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 7:13 AM and sets about 4:30 PM, for roughly 9.3 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Newark?
The mildest months for visiting are May, September, October. December is cold, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Newark Intl Ap station (3.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.